PORTRAIT – After her large victory in the opposition primary in Venezuela, the popularity of this 56-year-old woman worries the Chavista government.
Maria Corina Machado gets her revenge. Long marginalized by other leaders of the opposition to Chavismo, this elegant and tireless 56-year-old woman has just crushed her competitors during the opposition primary on October 22, which nominated the anti-Chavista candidate for the presidency. next presidential election.
With 92% of the vote, she became the undisputed leader of the opposition to President Maduro for a vote which should take place in the second half of 2024.I am very proud of what the Venezuelans have donewelcomes Maria Corina Machado. More than 2 million people mobilized. In many offices we lacked bulletins, especially in the most popular neighborhoods traditionally loyal to Chavismo. There will be a before and after October 22.»
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